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September 29, 2022

Kentucky police officer, driver shot during investigation

The driver of a vehicle that was associated with a robbery and a police officer were shot in Kentucky during an investigation. Both of them were taken to the hospital.

September 29, 2022

Kentucky woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for wire fraud

A Kentucky woman was sentenced to more than two years in prison for wire fraud. The woman transferred a half-million dollars from her employer.

September 28, 2022

Kentucky CBP intercept 'lethal' fentanyl shipment from South Africa labeled as ‘water purification’

A package arriving in Louisville, Kentucky, from South Africa was labeled as "water purification," but contained enough fentanyl to kill 220,700 people, authorities said.

September 28, 2022

Kentucky bourbon production hits record 11.4 million barrels

This year, Kentucky hit a record number of bourbon distilled, with 11.4 million barrels filled. Barrel taxes reached $40 million, which is also a record.

September 27, 2022

Kentucky Republican senator C.B. Embry steps down from General Assembly

Kentucky senator C.B. Embry of Morgantown stepped down from the General Assembly. Embry was first elected to the assembly in 2014 and served on several committees.

September 26, 2022

Kentucky school shooter denied parole 25 years later, to spend rest of life in prison

Kentucky school shooter Michael Carneal will spend the rest of his life in prison and was denied parole 25 years after the 1997 Heath High School massacre.

September 26, 2022

Kentucky park to be named after late singer-songwriter John Prine

A park in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, is being named after late singer-songwriter John Prine. The project includes a new boat ramp, more parking, a picnic pavilion, and more.

September 25, 2022

Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream’

An English teacher at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky, posted a photo online that appeared to show a baby rat snake coiled around his desk telephone.

September 23, 2022

Kentucky programs to receive nearly $23 million in federal grants

KY programs including children’s advocacy centers, court-appointed special advocates, domestic violence programs, and sexual assault programs receive $23 million in grants.

September 21, 2022

500 active-duty soldiers in Kentucky are traveling to Ohio for D-Day veteran

More than 500 Fort Cambell soldiers from Kentucky are traveling to Ohio in honor of D-Day veteran James "Pee Wee" Martin. The soldiers are from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team.